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A Dog of Flanders

by Ouida

First published: 1872
Pages: 45

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Section 4
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Section 5
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Section 6
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Section 7
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In a village outside Antwerp, an orphaned boy named Nello lives in poverty with his aged grandfather. Together they rescue a mistreated draught dog, Patrasche, who becomes Nello's devoted companion as the two haul milk carts to town each day. Nello dreams of becoming a painter and longs above all to see the great Rubens altarpieces kept behind a curtain in the cathedral, shown only to those who can pay. Poverty, a false accusation, and the indifference of his neighbors close in on the boy, and the tale moves toward one of the most famous tearful endings in children's literature. Ouida's 1872 story has stayed in print for a century and a half and is especially cherished in Japan. Free PDF and EPUB editions are available here.

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Ouida

Maria Louise Ramé, going by the name Marie Louise de la Ramée and known by the pseudonym Ouida, was an English novelist. Ouida wrote more than 40 novels, as well as short stories, children's books and essays. Moderately successful, she lived a life of luxury, entertaining many of the literary figures of the day.